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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Cold Idle Miss

I have an early 99 F450 with a 7.3. When I first start my truck up every morning, it misses really bad and the rpms won't go above 700 while idling. I remember my other truck used to cold idle at about 1000 rpms and gradually come down to about 680 as it warmed up. I'm thinking maybe a coolant temp sensor??? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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Glow plugs.
I agree, it's most likely a glow plug issue.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 03:59 AM
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glow plugs

thanks for the help.........I've heard so many different ideas and I just wanted to see what the board thought. Ordering glow plugs tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by chitownrepoman
thanks for the help.........I've heard so many different ideas and I just wanted to see what the board thought. Ordering glow plugs tomorrow.
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Before you order, check this thread. You have to pull the valve covers off to get at the glow plugs anyway.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=278697
 
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